Surveyor

Astra Surveying•Jacksonville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Astra Surveying is a land surveying service working throughout Florida, specializing mostly in construction. They are currently looking to fill a Surveyor position in the Jacksonville area. The role involves performing a variety of survey types, providing accurate construction staking, executing precise building layouts, conducting elevation surveys, establishing lines, grades, and control points, maintaining accurate field notes, collecting and validating field data, coordinating with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams, performing quality checks, supporting layout of easements, troubleshooting field conditions, assisting in preparing as-built data, complying with company safety standards, and managing personal equipment, tools, and schedule.

Requirements

3+ years Survey experience preferred
Proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS, and data collectors (e.g., Trimble, Leica)
Strong understanding of construction staking, plan reading, and field documentation
Ability to interpret site plans, legal descriptions, and engineering documents.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Physically capable of working outdoors in varying sites and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CAD software (Civil 3D or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of survey types, including: Topographic, boundary, construction layout, post-construction, benchmarking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and sub-surface utility surveys.
Provide accurate construction staking for: Site layouts, buildings, roads, paving, grading, drainage systems, ditches, railroads, and utility alignments.
Execute precise building layouts, curb offsets, storm and sewer structures, gridlines, and other construction features.
Conduct elevation surveys for FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates and certification documents.
Establish lines, grades, and control points using robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS systems.
Follow proper setup and calibration procedures, including known backsight and resection methods.
Maintain accurate and organized field notes, sketches, and digital data logs.
Collect, validate, and upload field data, photos, and documentation to support drafting and project delivery.
Coordinate closely with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams to ensure field data aligns with project scope and updates.
Perform quality checks in the field to verify horizontal and vertical accuracy of staking and measurements.
Support layout of easements, right-of-way, property lines, and utility corridors in accordance with plans and legal descriptions.
Troubleshoot field conditions and adapt to unforeseen challenges while maintaining survey accuracy.
Assist in preparing and verifying as-built data for integration into final drawing packages and record surveys.
Comply with company safety standards and client-specific site requirements during all field operations.
Manage and maintain personal equipment, tools, and schedule to ensure readiness and productivity on assigned jobs.